US-based non-profit organization the Natural Products Association has issued its 700th certification of products and ingredients as part of the Natural Seal program.
A research project carried out by Organic Monitor to analyse the formulations of leading natural and organic personal care products finds that many fall short of their ‘chemically-clean’ claims.
With hair loss reportedly becoming an increasing problem, particularly with women younger than traditionally expected, a maker of dietary supplements has targeted its latest supplements at this demographic.
So far this year, women in the US are looking for bold and bright eye and nail colors and soft lip shades when buying cosmetics, and this in turn is helping prestige beauty sales soar this summer.
US-based Nu Skin Enterprises has announced confirmation of plans for its new $85m innovation centre in Utah, in a move which expands its current corporate headquarters.
Cosmetics Design spoke to Euromonitor senior research analyst Virginia Lee to find out about some of the most interesting trends in the global cosmetics market, particularly the growing contrasts in the European market.
The personal care market in China is expected to be driven to new levels by digital technology and the fast-expanding middle class of consumers in the country.
US-based personal care products giant Johnson & Johnson has launched its five-year strategic plan, Healthy Future 2015, for its citizenship and sustainability goals.
As green chemistry responds and evolves to the wide array of challenges, it creates a market opportunity that will grow at a fantastic rate, according to research carried out by a market research and consulting firm.
At the recent HBA event in New York, we caught up with Euromonitor senior researcher Virginia Lee who spoke about both the benefits and pitfalls associated with social media.
Market researcher Kline is to broadcast a number of webinars to highlight some of the key findings in its most recently launched reports for the cosmetic and personal industry.
CosmeticsDesign touched base with Ross Glick in New York to discuss social media, the business benefits, and how the cosmetics industry is developing to the new tools available.
The nutricosmetics market in the US has been handed a big boost, as market research firm RNCOS claims it will grow more by 2012 thanks to increased consumer awareness.
Tea Forte, a US-based provider of luxury teas to the global market has launched a new range that targets the growing niche market for beauty from within products.
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD) held the eighth annual CITY awards for Cosmetic Innovators of the Year, on June 29th 2011, in New York City.
CosmeticsDesign.com USA caught up with Kline's Karen Doskow recently in New York to discuss the skin care devices market and how it is projected to grow in the coming years.
The market for cosmetic surgery is expected to be led by a huge surge in popularity for fillers in both India and China, according to new research from iData Research.
The market for natural and organic personal care products in North America has recovered in 2010 after a stagnant 2009, according to market research company Organic Monitor.
New York-based beauty and personal care show HBA is emphasizing the show’s international focus this year and has organized a French morning as part of its conference program.
Obscene Jeans Corp (OBJE) is to enter the Chinese beauty market through the acquisition of luxury importer Beijing Beautyfresh International Trade Co, which is a Chinese-government-licenced importer/exporter of luxury goods.
As the Brazil market for cosmetics and personal care products continues to go from strength to strength, the men’s grooming segment is likely to trigger further future growth.
As North America’s leading cosmetic industry event readies to open its doors again next week, this year’s HBA panel will focus on one of the industry’s hottest topics : skin anti-aging technologies.
Cosmetic companies are violating organic labeling law by mislabeling products, according to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH).
Revlon has implemented Oliver Wight’s International Business Plan programme to all aspects of its operations worldwide, in line with plans to further globalisation.
Increasingly sophisticated technology is helping to drive a new generation of effective electronic devices aimed at the anti-aging category, explains Robb Akridge Phd and co-founder of Clariant.
So far, the year 2011 has seen many segments in the cosmetics market take a u-turn and produce growth following the recession, and the prestige lip segment is no different.
Several hundreds of key representatives from the European cosmetics industry have gathered in Brussels to discuss the importance of the industry on the European economy and how it can build for a sustainable future.
Procter and Gamble has joined big players L’Oreal and Unilever in introducing an application for the iPhone and Android platforms in the form of a virtual makeover tool.
New skin care company Bionee vows to tackle the problems pregnancy related problems in women with its latest dedicated product range which is certified organic.
As we approach the first ever virtual conference in the cosmetics industry, skin care is reported to be one of the fastest growing categories in personal care over the last ten years, acting as the catalyst for many cosmetics companies.
The anti-aging food and beverage market worldwide remains small and fragmented, but new product activity suggests growth continues to speed up, a Leatherhead report says.
Total US beauty sales are up in both the prestige and mass markets for the first quarter of 2011, suggesting that after a cautious 2010, the beauty industry has shaken off the recession.
With skin care still showing strong growth in the BRIC markets, Euromonitor senior researcher Virginia Lee will highlight how Brazil is expected to steal all the thunder in her forthcoming presentation at the first ever industry VTS, Skincare Ingredients...
Only two thirds of Americans worry about germs in their mouths, with most agreeing they could do more to keep their mouths healthy, a recent survey suggests.
The organizers of the HBA 2011 event are holding a State of the Industry Preview Webinar next week to highlight the key issues covered by the event’s conference program.
Colgate-Palmolive CEO Ian Cook gave a webcast presentation at the Sanford Bernstein 27th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on the 2nd June 2011 regarding the company’s past performances and strategies for increased future performance in global markets.
Natural oral care provider Tom’s of Maine has launched what is claimed to be the first ever clinically tested natural whitening toothpaste on the US market.
Hosted by The Fragrance Foundation, the 2011 FiFi Awards took place on May 25th, returning to the Lincoln Centre in New York City,with the introduction of two new awards to its roster spicing up this year's ceremony.
US-based skincare line Artistry from Amway, has utilized a patented targeting complex technology from the University of Michigan into its anti-wrinkle serum, which it claims reduces common side effects associated with retinol treatments.
True Natural Cosmetics’ 100 percent bio-based product line of sunscreens and self tanners has received certification from the Natural Products Association which guarantees to consumers that the product is natural.
L’Oréal’s luxury cosmetics managing director expects the division to outpace the estimated growth of approximately six percent in the global market for this year; speaking at Reuters Global Luxury and Fashion Summit, the ‘ambition is to do better than...
